(law) A document, made by a person when still legally fit to do so, which provides clear instructions or principles to be employed by a surrogate decision-maker, such as expressing a desire to be allowed to die instead of being kept alive by artificial means, in the event of being severely disabled or suffering from a terminal illness.

plural of living

Having life; alive. / In use or existing. / Of everyday life. / True to life. / Of rock or stone, existing in its original state and place. / Continually updated; not static / Used as an intensifier.

(uncountable) The state of being alive. / Financial means; a means of maintaining life; livelihood / A style of life.

present participle of live

present participle of live in

present participle of live with

A surname.

present participle of live and let live

(nautical, informal) Term of address.